THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE
THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE is a licensed child care center in Cypress, TX, licensed for up to 225 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 30). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #63 of 72 centers in Cypress and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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An evacuation diagram was not posted in one of the classrooms used by children. Note: The operation posted the diagram during the inspection.
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations.
Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not practice good judgment when walking a child to their nap mat inappropriately.
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not intervene to guide a child when a child stood at the bottom of a slide and jumped off of the slide and injured themselves.
As of today, 7/24/25 the provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.
An infant was observed in a high chair and the safety straps were not fastened. Note: Caregiver fastened the straps during the inspection.
The provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.
The operation has not provided the annual fire inspection report that was requested on May 14th, 2025.
1 out of 10 employee files evaluated did not contain the skills-based CPR Training.
Documentation showing the annual fire inspection report from the local fire marshal was not available to review upon request.
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing a completed health statement.
A food allergy emergency plan was missing the parent signature.
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - Photo ID or Driver's License - Documentation showing staff meet minimum education requirements - Education documents written in a foreign language were not translated to English - Employment Affidavit Form
Children's files evaluated were missing the following admission information: - Name, Address and Phone number of the emergency medical facility or physician. - Name, Address and Phone number of emergency contact person - Date of Admission
Based on the information obtained, children were observed running in and out of the restroom unattended.
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide parents the opportunity to review an alleged incident of abuse when it was requested.
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations when children were observed climbing on the tables and the couch and fighting with one another.
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm.
Based on the information obtained from the operation, the skill-based portion of CPR training was not completed for the director.
During the inspection, I observed one classroom with part of the ceiling open. I also observed another classroom with water damages to the wall and water spots on the ceiling.
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children in care.
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the operation will be cited for a caregiver who used prohibited punishment towards a child in care.
During the initial inspection a person who calls themselves the center director did not have a background check on file while present at the operation and around children in care.
The operation failed to designate a qualified director.
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Fire Extinguishers.
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the smoke detector.
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector
During the inspection the operation had not completed the monthly required fire drills for the month of October.
About this center
Common questions
Does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE’s hours?
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Cypress, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 6, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE compare with other daycares in Cypress?
It is #63 of 72 centers in Cypress by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE last inspected?
Aug 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1785653 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.